Superfood Salmon Salad
This superfood salmon salad is packed with flavor and nutrient dense ingredients like edamame, avocado, kale, and seaweed. Brown rice gives it some extra heft, and the addictive sweet-savory miso dressing rounds the whole thing out. Enjoy this hearty salad for dinner and save the leftovers for lunch through out the week!
Servings: 2
Calories: 686kcal
Ingredients
- 2 8 oz salmon filets
- 1 c cooked brown rice warm or room temperature
- 1 bunch lactinato kale stems removed, roughly chopped
- 1/2 c shelled edamame
- 1 whole avocado diced
- 2 scallions thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 pack seaweed snacks or 1 sheet of toasted nori
Miso-Honey Dressing:
- 2 tbsp miso
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic grated or minced
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/4 c olive oil
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- To make the dressing, whisk all of the ingredients together in a small bowl. Pour 2-3 tbsp of the dressing over the salmon filets, gently tossing to coat. Set the rest of the dressing aside for later.
- Let salmon filets marinate in the dressing for 10 minutes. Heat a cast iron or non stick pan over medium/low heat. Add a splash of oil to the pan. Cook the salmon for 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked to your desired doneness. Remove the salmon from the pan and set aside.
- In a large bowl, massage the dressing into the kale with your hands until the leaves are dark and shiny. Next add in the edamame, sesame seeds, and scallion, toss to coat.
- Add a scoop of brown rice to a bowl then top with the salad followed by a salmon filet and sliced avocado. For the seaweed, you can thinly slice it with a sharp knife or simply crumble it over the top the salad. Serve immediately!
Notes
How to Check for Salmon Doneness: To check if the fish is cooked, take a metal skewer, or the tip of a knife and stick it into the thickest part of the fish count to 5 then carefully take the skewer out and hold it against your lip to feel the temperature–if it’s cold the fish is still raw, if it's warm the fish is cooked to about medium, if it's hot the fish is well done.
Storing Leftovers: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days. Keep the dressing on the side and toss just before serving. The rice and salmon can be served warm or chilled.
Nutrition
Calories: 686kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 26g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 1703mg | Potassium: 1315mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 13695IU | Vitamin C: 172mg | Calcium: 310mg | Iron: 6mg